Max Finkgräfe before change: 1. FC Köln and RB Leipzig agreed!

Max Finkgräfe before change: 1. FC Köln and RB Leipzig agreed!

Leipzig, Deutschland - Max Finkgräfe is about to switch from 1. FC Köln to RB Leipzig. The 21-year-old defender is planned as a suitable alternative to David Raum, whose position in the left defense area needs important reinforcements for the coming season. The clubs have agreed on a transfer of around four million euros, as reported by the Kicker . Finkgräfe is expected to complete the medical check at RB Leipzig on Wednesday, which continues to drive the change.

Finkgräfe, which is under contract by summer 2026, had to deal with injuries last year and was only used irregularly. In the 2023/24 season, however, he was able to draw attention to himself with solid performance, which made himself played in the stamped team and replaced Leart Pacarada. Before his current situation, Finkgräfe had intended to switch to TSG Hoffenheim, but the interest of the association, possibly due to the commitment of Bernardo, had another potential left -wing defender.

transfer history of the 1. FC Köln

The upcoming transfer of Finkgräfe is the first to bring the 1. FC Köln a transfer period during this transfer period. Previously, several players left the association free of charge, including Dejan Ljubicic and Mark Uth, who ended his career. The Cologneers have already signed two new ones during the ongoing transfer period: Ragnar Ache from Kaiserslautern and Isak Bergmann Johanneson von Fortuna Düsseldorf. For these two players, the club together paid around nine million euros.

rb Leipzig, on the other hand, has already signed Ezechiel Banzuzi von Oh Leuven for around 15 million euros and has signed Arthur Vermeeren Festival from Atletico Madrid. In addition to Finkgräfe as a second newcomer, Leipzig aims to increase his squad width, especially in the left defense position, since only German international David space is available.

market value and perspectives

Finkgräfes current market value is estimated at around four million euros after he has a total of 24 missions in the past Bundesliga season, including a goal. He is assessed as a powerful candidate for RB Leipzig's squad, who had to deal with a tense situation in the left defense position last season. Both clubs urgently need support in this game position, which has made it easier to reach the transfer of Finkgräfe.